Expected Functional outcomes for SCI

Question 1

C4

Answer 1

Upper trapezius, no UE function
Power w/c; use of sip and puff control
Dependent in all transfers and ADL's
Full time attendant
No functional ambulation

Question 2

C5

Answer 2

Shoulder movements, Elbow flexion
Power w/c with hand control, manual chair
Moderate to maximum assist
attendant for activity set-up
No functional ambulation

Question 3

C6

Answer 3

Wrist extension
Manual w/c with rim projections
Independent with sliding board transfers
Driving possible with hand controls
AM/PM care attendant
No functional ambulation

Question 4

C7-C8

Answer 4

Elbow extension, some hand function
Manual w/c Independent on level terrain
Transfers independent
Independent living
No functional ambulation

Question 5

T1-T9

Answer 5

Increasing Vital capacity and trunk control
Manual w/c: independent in all terrain
Bed skills independent
Transfers independent
Therapeutic standing: functional ambulation not typical

Question 6

T10-L2

Answer 6

100% Vital capacity
Household ambulating with KAFO’s (lofstrand crutches)
Independent bed/transfer/ w/c skills

Question 7

L3

Answer 7

Knee extension
Community ambulating possible with KAFO’s ( lofstrand crutches or AFO’s)
Independent in all transfer skills

Question 8

L4

Answer 8

Dorsiflexion, knee flexion
Community ambulation likely with AFO’s
Independent in all transfer skills